The Franklin M. Murphy Geological Papers (1919-1956) contain surveys, lectures, reports, correspondence, newspaper clippings, bulletins, maps, and dam site investigations from six different states in the American west. Also included are mining projects, photographs, scrapbooks, albums, school papers, and Murphy's thesis.
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This set includes: site plans, exterior elevations, redlining, preliminary sketches and floor plans.
This set includes drawings for Gary Vause (client) by Jerry Dye Construction (contractor).
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This set includes: site plans, exterior elevations, exterior perspectives, floor plans and preliminary sketches.
This set includes drawings for Bob Sharp (client) and Nova Properties (client).
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Brochure highlights and maps historic points of interest in West Las Vegas.
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Aerial view of the Basic Magnesium plant looking west over the Las Vegas Valley towards the Spring Mountains.
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View of construction of the Basic Magnesium Inc. plant from the air looking east.
Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from front of photo: "McNeil construction Co. Magnesium plant, Las Vegas, Nevada, 12-1-41"
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Early aerial view of Henderson, Nevada looking northwest over the Basic Magnesium plant and Whitney Mesa, showing demountable houses in various stages of construction..
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Aerial view of Henderson and the Basic Magnesium plant showing the terminal reservoir, demountable housing, and temporary boarding camp.
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